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Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.

Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
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Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.
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Elastic launches AI ecosystem for faster RAG app development

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Elastic has unveiled its AI Ecosystem, aiming to accelerate the development of Retrieval Augmented Generation applications for enterprise developers.
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Nvidia unveils Omniverse Blueprint for digital twins

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint, designed to help software developers create digital twins for industries like aerospace and automotive.
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Siemens expands AI-enhanced NX X software to Azure platform

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Siemens has expanded its partnership with Microsoft, bringing the NX X software to Azure with advanced AI features to enhance user experience and productivity.
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Fivetran & Microsoft team up for data lake service

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Fivetran has joined forces with Microsoft to enhance data solutions, enabling enterprises to streamline AI and machine learning workloads securely.
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Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Rapid7 has enhanced its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to integrate coverage for Microsoft Security Telemetry, enabling better threat management.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.
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Tech Data unveils StreamOne platform enhancements

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Tech Data has enhanced its StreamOne cloud platform with new features to improve customer experience and support partner growth across Asia.
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Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.
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Snowflake unveils features to simplify data & AI management

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Snowflake has unveiled new platform advancements aimed at simplifying data and AI management, including the Snowflake Open Catalog for enhanced governance.
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Veeam launches updated cloud storage service with Azure

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Veeam Software launches new editions of its Data Cloud Vault, enhancing secure cloud storage with Microsoft Azure, starting at USD $14 per terabyte.
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PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency

Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.
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Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities

Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.
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Snowflake unveils AI advancements for enterprise efficiency

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Snowflake has unveiled AI advancements aimed at enhancing enterprise data processing, enabling rapid deployment of trusted conversational applications.
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Microsoft, Accenture & Avanade team up for AI transformation

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade are joining forces to revolutionise industries by implementing generative AI and Copilot technologies across various sectors.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with 40 new Azure detections

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.
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Alteryx announces Fall 2024 platform enhancements

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Alteryx has unveiled its Fall 2024 update, enhancing hybrid analytics capabilities and introducing features like Magic Reports to boost user experience.
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November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.
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Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.
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Logicalis launches Cisco MXDR as first global partner

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Logicalis becomes the first global Cisco partner to launch Managed Cisco Extended Detection and Response, enhancing its Intelligent Security portfolio.